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Overview |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1120/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $280 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 3,536 students)
UL Lafayette vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 522.7% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at LeTourneau University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($33,670.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than LeTourneau University ($13,036 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,370 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than LeTourneau University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 91.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($20,412 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 89 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
UL Lafayette vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or LeTourneau University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LeTourneau University and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $11,100 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $7,584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,084)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($201 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/